Care Quote by Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth
“We cannot cheat on DNA. We cannot get round photosynthesis. We cannot say I am not going to give a damn about phytoplankton. All these tiny mechanisms provide the preconditions of our planetary life. To say we do not care is to say in the most literal sense that "we choose death."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Address, 1970s
We cannot ignore fundamental ecological processes without endangering life.
In simple terms: Ignoring ecology endangers life.
Key Takeaway
Protect essential ecosystems.
Themes
environment
responsibility
interdependence
Mood
urgent
serious
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- conservation
- business strategy
Key Concepts
ecology
planetary health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align profit with planetary health?
- What personal actions support ecosystems?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may deprioritize ecology.
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